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Dear colleagues,
I would be very grateful for the help in identification of this battle ax found in the European part of Russia, near this place: |
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here is the axe
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Too much inside Russia to be Scandinavian ?
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Fernando, do you think this axe has Scandinavian origin? |
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But we certainly have members who can give a serious opinion on this axe ![]() |
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However looking at the opposite side of the blade, with that "hammer" head, i would ask: why do you consider this a battle axe ?
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I think it's too ornated to be used in household. Sagaris has a hammer shaped edge - it's normal. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagaris |
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Evgeny
Always a pleasure to talk to a fellow Eugene ![]() These small axes are difficult to pinpoint. Sizes and weight might help to identify it. Have a look at this thread, it might give you some ideas: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13791 Regards Gene |
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Judging by both its general Late Gothic formal criteria and the roped frieze decoration, I would date this axe head between ca. 1500 and the mid-16th century.
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![]() here are dimensions of the axe: lenght - 175 mm width - 135 mm |
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Thank you, Michael! |
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Hi Evgeny,
i might be a russian item, because it was found there also. Here is a photo out o the book: "russian arm and armour" This axe is called a parade hatchet from 17 century. Hope this helps a bit. Dirk |
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Hi Dirk,
This is a ceremonial axe, which explains for its 17th c. assignation. The basic Late-Gothic stylistic criteria are as I stated. Best, Michael |
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Dirk, Michael
Thank you! Could it be a Polish axe, what do you think? |
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A Polish origin is imaginable, Evgeny,
Eastern European in any case. Best, Michael |
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